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Howard Stern Says He’s Negotiating New SiriusXM Deal, Eyes Ownership Stake

Stern publicly rejects claims he is being pushed out over ideology.

Overview

  • In an interview on Andy Cohen’s SiriusXM show, Stern said he is actively discussing an extension with the company.
  • He said that if he stays he intends to take some form of ownership, noting he already holds SiriusXM stock.
  • His current five-year agreement, widely reported at about $500 million, runs through the end of 2025.
  • SiriusXM CEO Jennifer Witz said this week she believes the parties will get to the right place in the talks.
  • SiriusXM has previously said it retains Stern’s content library for years even if he retires, underscoring the value of his archive in any outcome.